Owner Letter # 3

For Areas Not Affected by U.S. Law

Suggested Owner Letter (Dealership Stationery)

Dear Owner:


Subject: Safety Recall 89S73 - 1985-1987 Escort and Lynx Cars (Except Escort EXP) for Driver's Seat Track Support Modifications

Ford Motor Company has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1985-1987 Escort and Lynx cars.

Safety Defect A bracket (or leg) that attaches the left front corner of the driver's seat assembly to the floor could break. This would permit a limited degree of rocking motion of the driver's seat, particularly upon acceleration or deceleration of the car. Breakage of the bracket could, potentially, affect the driver's control of the car and result in a vehicle crash.

Repairs At no cost to you, we will modify or replace the driver's outer seat track on your car.

Refund We will also give you a refund if you have already paid to have the driver's outer seat track repaired or replaced due to cracks. For this refund, you must give us your paid repair order or parts purchase receipt as proof of the previous repair.

Call your
dealer Call us without delay and ask for a service date and if parts are in stock.

We have the service information needed to repair your car. If we do not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date. Parts would be expected to arrive in approximately a week.

When you bring your car in, give the Service Department the enclosed form. If you misplace the form, we will still do the work, free of charge.


Changed address
or sold the car? If you have, please fill out Section 1 of the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to the addressee.


We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have the work done for your safety and satisfaction with your Ford-built car.